My 2024 Garden Plan! Cold Stratification and Seed Haul

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  • @jenniferrosario1489
    @jenniferrosario14895 ай бұрын

    Becky if you have the space instead of 4 beds do 5 of flowers. Do them forming an X pattern in your garden space to help with pollinators, pest and insect control

  • @bonnieneufeldt1814

    @bonnieneufeldt1814

    5 ай бұрын

    That's exactly what I was thinking Jennifer! It would look beautiful!! Try it Becky.

  • @ingridguzman5697

    @ingridguzman5697

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky thinking of your shelves that have coasters, is your walkway flat or you would need a ramp to go over to in and out of the grow room? Looking forward to seeing 2024 Garden best of luck.

  • @smallspaceswithGloria

    @smallspaceswithGloria

    5 ай бұрын

    It’s the little things (wheels) that make life easier, and 🙏 prayer😊

  • @mckaylaaelisee

    @mckaylaaelisee

    5 ай бұрын

    This is a great idea!! I’ve never even thought of the increase in pollinators that flowers attract.

  • @cherreellewellyn2421

    @cherreellewellyn2421

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky, just a little FYI, Eucalyptus is Toxic to dogs (and humans) if ingested, but also can be an allergen to some dogs. So if your dogs are sneezing, rubbing their snout or scratching when you bring Eucalyptus inside the house, you know they are allergic to it. If you suffer from Asthma, Eucalyptus can also be a trigger for your Asthma. Best also kept away from young children.

  • @jamieglaser4285
    @jamieglaser42855 ай бұрын

    Becky, I want to thank you for helping me to keep going with my garden this year. My husband passed away unexpectedly on September 10th 2023 and I didnt want to do anything when it came to my gardening. I stopped watching youtube and T.V because everything reminded me of him. I am so glad I started watching your channel again. So thank you for inspiring me to keep going 😊

  • @robertlavigne6560

    @robertlavigne6560

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I know how difficult it is. I lost my husband of 30 years to cancer. The best thing I did for myself was therapy. I got really depressed and so did the kids. It's a struggle and you will eventually find that continuing doing the same projects with a few changes really is a healing process. Take care of yourself, Debbie 😊

  • @Pinkshenanigans

    @Pinkshenanigans

    5 ай бұрын

    I didn’t know your husband, but it’s my belief that many who pass unexpectedly would want us to continue on with what makes us happy! Be blessed! Do what you love!

  • @katherineleisey325

    @katherineleisey325

    5 ай бұрын

    So sorry for your loss. I"m sure your garden will be extra special this year,

  • @cynthiafisher9907

    @cynthiafisher9907

    5 ай бұрын

    @@PinkshenanigansEasier said than done!

  • @anitastamm7350

    @anitastamm7350

    5 ай бұрын

    Please accept my sympathy. I'm also a widow, 2 and 1/2 years. I consider Becky to be a friend now since I have learned so much from her and her videos have brightened so many of my days!!

  • @tiffanymarie2097
    @tiffanymarie20975 ай бұрын

    With johnnys and other seed companies that dont have pictures on their seed packets, i save my catalogs and cut out the pictures. Then i staple each cut out on the seeds that i ordered. This helps so much when i am planting directly outside. It takes a bit of time and planning, but when i am planting, i dont have to look on my phone.

  • @Eucis93

    @Eucis93

    5 ай бұрын

    Another way to do it (if you’re like me and don’t have a printer 😅) is to number each seed packet, download the photos and add the corresponding numbers of the seed packets. On a computer, you can edit the file names to numbers, on a phone or tablet you can edit a number onto the photo itself or add them into your notes app.

  • @marcidevries5515
    @marcidevries55155 ай бұрын

    My 6 year old son grew Atomic Orange corn from Baker Creek in his all orange garden last year. Dried and ground, it made the FLUFFIEST cornbread I've ever made. He was so proud to serve HIS corn bread ❤

  • @JanMGB

    @JanMGB

    5 ай бұрын

    How wonderful that you are teaching your little guy gardening skills. Good job Mom!

  • @VagabondAnne

    @VagabondAnne

    5 ай бұрын

    All Orange! That's somehow just adorable!!!

  • @justcallmesuzzie
    @justcallmesuzzie5 ай бұрын

    Becky, I remember my mom, who was a master gardener, cold stratify her seeds by collecting them and placing them in the freezer until the next planting season. Just like you collected seeds at the end of the year last year, she would do the same and the ones that needed to be frozen, she would bag them, label them, and put them in the freezer. I actually still have seeds from her garden to this day over 50 years old.

  • @denisepatterson4155

    @denisepatterson4155

    5 ай бұрын

    I do this as well and have great success!

  • @TheEmbrio

    @TheEmbrio

    5 ай бұрын

    Poor seeds, that’s a long winter ! (I’m kidding)

  • @justcallmesuzzie

    @justcallmesuzzie

    5 ай бұрын

    I needed this laugh this morning! Thank you!@@TheEmbrio

  • @Johnsonfamily794

    @Johnsonfamily794

    5 ай бұрын

    I just keep my rosemary seed in the fridge

  • @hopenield8234

    @hopenield8234

    5 ай бұрын

    Would like to see Becky take one packet of seeds and try at least a couple of different methods of cold stratification.

  • @bethhelminiak5063
    @bethhelminiak50635 ай бұрын

    Becky, thank you. I frequently find that, when I'm having a crappy day, you upload a video, and it makes things seem a little better. You're so cheerful and positive in your videos, it's makes it a little harder to hang on to the bad stuff that's coming at me.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow I am honored you would say that! I am so happy they can help is any way! Thanks so much for watching :)

  • @HwrightKctcs
    @HwrightKctcs5 ай бұрын

    A whole hour with Becky! Made my day.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Yay! Thanks so much

  • @katieauth8979
    @katieauth89795 ай бұрын

    Becky- one thing that helped me get organized this year is organizing seeds in my containers based on start date. I have the same containers as you - so instead of organizing the seeds by type I wrote a date on the boxes and found all the seeds I needed to start at 8 weeks out, 6 weeks out, 4 weeks out etc. So helpful to be able to just grab the box and know everything I’m starting that day….

  • @cynthiafisher9907

    @cynthiafisher9907

    5 ай бұрын

    Genius!

  • @lisawallace3124

    @lisawallace3124

    5 ай бұрын

    I do the same thing!! Makes it SOOOO simple to just pull the container(s) for that week. If/when I get a bigger garden space, I plan to have one container for indoor starting and one for seeds that get direct sown outside.

  • @ElderandOakFarm

    @ElderandOakFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    I do this too. I keep them organized alphabetically all year, until I plan my garden, (and order my seeds for tue next year) and then when it's almost seed starting season, I put them in order of sowing date! And then at the end of the season, I put back n alphabetical order.

  • @lisawallace3124

    @lisawallace3124

    5 ай бұрын

    @@ElderandOakFarm I just leave mine in order of planting date. Then I don't have to re-organize them multiple times. But my garden isn't very big and I don't have space to grow several varieties of the same thing, so I can see how if you DID, that would be helpful!

  • @Gardencook5

    @Gardencook5

    5 ай бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @justplaintara9028
    @justplaintara90285 ай бұрын

    Put the remaining half envelopes of seeds in the fridge as is and find out which is the best method, damp in a bag or dry in the envelope. Now is a great time to try both and compare!

  • @ivygriffiths741

    @ivygriffiths741

    5 ай бұрын

    I think thats a great suggestion. I am wondering if it's going to be hard to get the seeds off of the wet paper towel to plant🤔

  • @lauratrejo6313

    @lauratrejo6313

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@ivygriffiths741i'm having the same question. I wonder if you can just plant them on the paper towel?

  • @ElderandOakFarm

    @ElderandOakFarm

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@lauratrejo6313 I wouldn't. It shouldn't be difficult to get them off the paper towel.

  • @leahwithheld783
    @leahwithheld7835 ай бұрын

    Anything that needs cold stratification can be winter sown in milk jugs. Nice and easy, and you can forget about them until spring.

  • @taketwodevotions1247
    @taketwodevotions12475 ай бұрын

    I roasted a Jarrahdale pumpkin and it was so sweet right out of the oven that I put butter, salt and pepper, Rosemary, and cream cheese in it and we ate it like mashed potatoes. It was amazing!

  • @taketwodevotions1247

    @taketwodevotions1247

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm going to attempt my first and I know I want to try growing the Jarrahdale.

  • @ss-wy3be

    @ss-wy3be

    5 ай бұрын

    That sounds delicious. Will give a try next time.

  • @loissaedder2214

    @loissaedder2214

    5 ай бұрын

    Jarrahdale is commonly sold and used as a vegetable in Australia. Roasted, mashed etc. Butternut is used the same way. We don't use pumpkin as pie filling here.

  • @Happy2Run4Me

    @Happy2Run4Me

    5 ай бұрын

    That sounds amazing.😊

  • @julietousignant4122
    @julietousignant41225 ай бұрын

    For the poppy seeds, if you still have some snow outside or still freezing outside, but your top later is unfrozen so you work the soil, plant your seeds outside directly! They will grow when it's time!! It's what I do here in Canada!

  • @zengirl43
    @zengirl435 ай бұрын

    Butternut squash is the queen of squashes. Acorn is wonderful also. Cut in half, put brown sugar and butter in center and bake. Yum

  • @tinadawson2073
    @tinadawson20735 ай бұрын

    I am in NB Canada. My Rubekia comes back every year. It needs to be planted in ground not raised bed. That way roots go down far enough to not freeze. They also spread

  • @WeepingWillow422
    @WeepingWillow4225 ай бұрын

    I just want to say something... there is something about you and your videos that just puts a smile on my face every time I watch. I think you just have a great personality and also the way you talk is very calming.

  • @uberurbana4894
    @uberurbana48945 ай бұрын

    I remember as a child passing this man's garden in a town close to mine. Every year, he had the most beautiful garden that I have ever seen. On the side of his house, he had a spot where he started some seedlings. He had built into the ground the mini hothouses for them....they were built with landscape timbers on a slant, the back higher than the front I assume situated to get the best sun and he had old windows on a hinge to allow light and ease of planting and then transferring to his garden. I thought that was pretty innovative and a great idea so as to not spend a fortune in a hot house. He must have had about 6 or 8 of these mini hothouses. I guess the old guy has passed on now and his beautiful garden is no longer, but what a beauty it was....year after year.

  • @gingerdean1521

    @gingerdean1521

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes those are coldframes.

  • @terryhenderson424

    @terryhenderson424

    5 ай бұрын

    What you are talking about are clotches which have a tradition going back to the 1600's. A lot of years, a lot of designs, a lot of different materials.

  • @terryhenderson424

    @terryhenderson424

    5 ай бұрын

    Some of the flowers and herbs you've selected are either freely self seeding and/ or more along the lines of biennial/ perennial. Do consider seeding and tending some of these in your raised beds but digging a hole off to the edge of some of your wooded boundary lines for transplanting just the fall rains come. Optionally ammend the holes to get the worms and soil organisms going before the fall rains; you will have returns if you water those holes of dirt once every 7 to 14 days. Transplant and let nature take over. Some will make it, many will not. Mark your holes for use the next year and prepare yourself for weeding more than hole digging. Oddly enough, consider doing this with 3 onion or garlic types spaced 6" apart per hole. Often onion types will continue well enough to put up a flower even though the bulbs themselve are in bad shape. Bees love flowering onions.

  • @jazzbeaux6154
    @jazzbeaux61545 ай бұрын

    I grew popcorn once in an 8 x 8 plot. It was so much fun. The kids helped me get the kernels off the cob, then we popped big bowls popcorn to enjoy. 😊

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @brendadodd1075

    @brendadodd1075

    5 ай бұрын

    my husband grow 6 stocks of popcorn and boy! we got a paper lunchbag almost full. They weren't full ears for the most part but it was a great experiment and the popcorn tasted so much better than store bought.

  • @jazzbeaux6154

    @jazzbeaux6154

    5 ай бұрын

    @@brendadodd1075 I agree. Way better than store popcorn.

  • @cynthiaanthony655
    @cynthiaanthony6555 ай бұрын

    I grew Luffas last year the first time. 3 plants took over my trellis and made so many luffas. Super easy to grow!

  • @josettereto8623
    @josettereto86235 ай бұрын

    Living traditions has wonderful spreadsheets with this info. It has been very helpful. I laminated and put in my garden binder.

  • @thewhitehorsefarm

    @thewhitehorsefarm

    5 ай бұрын

    Me, too. It’s wonderful information

  • @chantillyvintage
    @chantillyvintage5 ай бұрын

    My aunt bought a small table top fridge. The ones you buy to put on your vanity to keep eye creams and beauty stuff cold. She has that on a table in her small green house to cold stratify her seeds. My daughter in laws grandmother bought a small bar fridge off of FBMP for hers and she keeps it in her laundry room just for seeds. That way nothing is around your food, especially if you use the soil or sand methods. Just an idea.❤

  • @suerogerts4330
    @suerogerts43305 ай бұрын

    Becky your going to fall in love with the sweet pea ohy goodness one of my favourite flowers my late husband would put a special trellis up every year to grow them and we'd have fresh flowers when ever we wanted them and they have the loveliest smell and fuchsias are also a favourite they also have a wonderful smell haven't had sweet peas since my hubby passed your so lucky xxxx

  • @gigiann1622
    @gigiann16225 ай бұрын

    I love when people outside of MIchigan get MIgardner seeds. I can’t help but giggle a little. I just got a ton of their seeds. It’s great living a short car ride to them. 🥰 loved this video as always! ❤❤

  • @brittanydotson6145

    @brittanydotson6145

    5 ай бұрын

    I feel this way about Baker Creek seeds since I live about 30 minutes away. And never knew how big they were til I started gardening

  • @candidahl9380
    @candidahl93805 ай бұрын

    Thank you, sweet girl. So much information for this older lady. I'm blessed as I have hired a wonderful gentleman to help me in my garden and landscaping this year. Take care and big hugs to your family.

  • @tracyarnold4959
    @tracyarnold49595 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky…I am 63 and was raised on a farm in southeastern Kentucky. We raised all our food and food for our animals. I do remember my parents always referenced the current farmers Almanac to determine when to plant our crops…we always had plenty.

  • @LisaGoCricut
    @LisaGoCricut5 ай бұрын

    Your room looks great! I am sure you are glad you took the time to paint before the growing season begins.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    I am! New floors next :)

  • @LindsayKernohan
    @LindsayKernohan5 ай бұрын

    Just the needed video on what is still a snowy day in canada. Every time I run errands I come home with a few more seed packets 😂

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Same!

  • @Quoowhab

    @Quoowhab

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm watching this during a snowstorm (I'm in Canada too), but it's reminding me I will need to start my seeds soon as well

  • @badesjarlais
    @badesjarlais5 ай бұрын

    You are THE REASON I asked for a canner last Christmas. And I’m planning on growing banana peppers this year. I turned my father-in-law’s banana peppers in to cowboy candy last year and decided I needed my own plants so I didn’t beg him for his whole crop. Thanks for all the inspiration!

  • @stephanietaylor8615

    @stephanietaylor8615

    5 ай бұрын

    I asked for the electric pressure canner for my birthday last year thanks to this channel too haha. I love it!

  • @sandrachristiansen1404

    @sandrachristiansen1404

    5 ай бұрын

    @@stephanietaylor8615 Me too!

  • @lynnkitchen8252
    @lynnkitchen82525 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky, I enjoy your videos. You put in a lot of work. I used to garden, too much work at my age now. However, I enjoy watching you... so much energy. Keep up the great work.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so very much!

  • @summerrose4978

    @summerrose4978

    5 ай бұрын

    At 65 here, it's getting harder each year. I hope I have more years ahead of energy n strength

  • @christyfox1477

    @christyfox1477

    5 ай бұрын

    I grew up bunch of tomatoes last year and I ended up fluvings the little yellow ones and romas.

  • @christyfox1477

    @christyfox1477

    5 ай бұрын

    Lemon grass is so easy I grew up last year and it comes back

  • @christyfox1477

    @christyfox1477

    5 ай бұрын

    I always order hoss to.

  • @shirleybenson4368
    @shirleybenson43685 ай бұрын

    Love your homestead. I will live vicariously through you. Great job!

  • @carolwilliamson5248

    @carolwilliamson5248

    5 ай бұрын

    For real!

  • @leisaann
    @leisaann5 ай бұрын

    Wow, I'd be overwhelmed by all those seed packages. I'm as excited as everyone here to go through this growing season with you. I'm excited for all the flowers.

  • @elisaaisenstat6364
    @elisaaisenstat63645 ай бұрын

    I just started using Seedtime to help plan my garden schedule. It makes it so easy, so you can see where things go, when to start, when to transplant, etc. It does all the work for you so you don't have to spend hours figuring it all out, and it takes your growing zone into consideration.

  • @debbiesteinberg620
    @debbiesteinberg6205 ай бұрын

    Becky, you are ahhhmazing! I look for your vlogs everyday. And I agree with you about the corn. It makes such a mess in your beautiful garden after it is harvested. Keep up the good work!

  • @musicmomma39
    @musicmomma395 ай бұрын

    What a treat to see you on Sunday. Sooooo excited to watch you with this year's garden.

  • @susansharpe7464
    @susansharpe74645 ай бұрын

    I had a Maximillian Sunflower at a previous home. It grew like a bush-give it plenty of room.Full sun. Fussy about being moved. I grew it in crappy NC clay soil. It was beautiful and different.

  • @MandaPandaBailey
    @MandaPandaBailey5 ай бұрын

    So excited to see all your garden plans for 2024! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Love_Lei_Xo
    @Love_Lei_Xo5 ай бұрын

    I’ve never been this early!! Becky, thank you for being here! ❤

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Aw thank you for being here!

  • @taneshahunt1892
    @taneshahunt18925 ай бұрын

    Becky ive been going all the way back from when you first started,even though ive followed you for a while i wanted to go all the way back and just seen that video from Sept.9th 2021you have over 1 million views congratulations. You are amazing. Stay blessed

  • @choirmom78
    @choirmom785 ай бұрын

    This vlog was a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing with your friends, I'm grateful.

  • @freds3391
    @freds33915 ай бұрын

    Nice that you’re planning the garden out. Having a plan is more than half the battle. Love the growing room and updates. I admire your organization. I can see your excitement and energy 100% over last year and you were amped then. You go! I am so impressed by what you and Josh have done with your home and yard. Tarragon is great with steamed honey glazed carrots. My boys loved those when growing up.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    This is so sweet! Thanks so much

  • @inespm1

    @inespm1

    5 ай бұрын

    Great with white meats as well 😊

  • @gingerdean1521

    @gingerdean1521

    5 ай бұрын

    Also , Plant lights from the shelves outside ? Beware of that unexpected rain lol

  • @penbrown4049
    @penbrown40495 ай бұрын

    Id do a back up of seeds in the packets in the fridge too in case the damp ones go mouldy ❤ good luck with it all❤

  • @vivasmomma9261
    @vivasmomma92615 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky. I just loved this video. So informative and I really appreciate learning what you shared. I love your graph for your garden and your excel charts. Last year was a very sad and frustrating attempt to grow tomatoes, herbs, potatoes, carrots, beets etc. What we did harvest, was barely enough for a meal, or two cups of tea. I refuse to give up and know that in previous years, I was successful in growing wonderful herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers and even zucchini. Thank you for inspiring me to do more research for my zone. Like you mentioned, seed packets don't mention things like cold stratification or so many other things needed for successful results. Looking forward to seeing your continued journey for your 2024 growing season.

  • @Farmer76021
    @Farmer760215 ай бұрын

    And im out running errands, cant wait to get home and watch. Thank you becky

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Aw thanks! It will be here for you :)

  • @SweetLadyK420
    @SweetLadyK4205 ай бұрын

    Hey... just an idea.... take an afternoon and sort/organize your seeds..... you mentioned only wanting to plant things you're passionate about so you may have some seeds that you don't want anymore. Maybe donate them or give them to other "green thumbs" that could use them. 😊💜 but bring us along! I'd watch 😅

  • @Ashby-mr5fj
    @Ashby-mr5fj5 ай бұрын

    The Maximillian Sunflowers do not disappoint! They also come back and the plants get huge!

  • @violetdonahey4646
    @violetdonahey46465 ай бұрын

    I just really want your layout . Home and exterior. Everything I see feels so great flow and function. You are blessed!

  • @JulieWine
    @JulieWine5 ай бұрын

    Caution with the marvel of Peru-that’s a “four o clock” flower. Not sure how it will do for you, but here in Texas they are 4-5’ tall with roots as big as a basketball! Here it reseeds prolifically! May not be suitable for your green stalk and may be a bully in a raised bed. Appreciate all your videos! Best of luck for 2024! ❤

  • @gingerdean1521

    @gingerdean1521

    5 ай бұрын

    My thoughts exactly and I live in zone 5!

  • @lauriesylvia985
    @lauriesylvia9855 ай бұрын

    Thank you for so much encouragement! My plant room is my paint room, and it is a small room, but I am giving it a full makeover! I already started my plants, but your makeover gave me the kick in the butt I needed, lol! ❤

  • @christyfox1477

    @christyfox1477

    5 ай бұрын

    Me to

  • @harlea_the_swamp_bitch6

    @harlea_the_swamp_bitch6

    5 ай бұрын

    I literally put off my living room for five years .I have had new furniture put up in the boxes in a back room with all the paint supplies needed. But I continue to do other things and could never start the living room .. well since Beckys plant room painting process which only has been a few days . I have all the walls painted the window trim, and the furniture is out. one last task (replacing the light fixture) . I’m very thankful I can come in from gardening & actually enjoy more then my kitchen . Thanks to Becky 🫶🏻🌻

  • @sharonbrunotte3972
    @sharonbrunotte39725 ай бұрын

    I winter sowed my seeds in my distilled water jugs. It doesn’t look the best in the garden but you don’t need your grow lights, you don’t need heat mats and it doesn’t take up space. It’s something to think about!!😊

  • @amandagoodlett5185

    @amandagoodlett5185

    5 ай бұрын

    I do the same (6B KY) and have great luck! I do around 50 jugs a year

  • @sharonbrunotte3972

    @sharonbrunotte3972

    5 ай бұрын

    @@amandagoodlett5185 I also have very good germination!! I’m doing between 30 to 40 this year!!😁

  • @stephanietaylor8615

    @stephanietaylor8615

    5 ай бұрын

    Someone just taught me this method and helped me plant some zinnias, so hopefully it works for me!

  • @sharonbrunotte3972

    @sharonbrunotte3972

    5 ай бұрын

    @@stephanietaylor8615 I live in zone 4 b! I learned that Zinnia seeds didn’t winter sow very well with how cold it gets here!! I had to start my zinnia seeds indoors!!😊

  • @stephanietaylor8615

    @stephanietaylor8615

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sharonbrunotte3972 I'm in 7a. I can imagine 4b being way too cold for that!

  • @marydenney8249
    @marydenney82495 ай бұрын

    I love your videos. I’m getting 2 green stalks so I can at least plant herbs and flowers. Don’t have the room to have large crops anymore…sadly. But I’ll do what I can do. I do have numerous farmers markets around me so I do get tons of fresh veggies all summer and fall. I use those to can up for preserving

  • @carib9168
    @carib91685 ай бұрын

    If you really want more bang for your buck you should try: San Marzano and Amish Paste. They are bigger and more prolific than the Roma’s tomato . I grew these 3 varieties last year and by far the San Marzano and Amish gave me way better tomato products than the Romas.

  • @TheJallores
    @TheJallores5 ай бұрын

    Yay! It's about plants again! 😍🌱😍 I mean, don't get me wrong here, I love all your videos and I have learned so much about baking and cooking that I don't know how or when to use it yet, but there is something very exciting and satisfying watching and learning all about planting different plants through your videos Becky.☺️ So very excited for the planting season, I can'y stress it enough.😊❤

  • @lorenstribling6096
    @lorenstribling60965 ай бұрын

    Your seed stash is phenomenal. My "garden" is my balcony so we are doing lettuce and herbs.

  • @peneloperoberts9584
    @peneloperoberts95845 ай бұрын

    One gorgeous Vining or vertical flowers are Sweet Peas. Fragrant, beautiful colors, nice outside and in the house.

  • @JustMeeee2
    @JustMeeee25 ай бұрын

    I dont know much about gardening, from scratch cooking but I'm definitely learning from you! Thank you so much for all the info, recipes, tips & tricks!

  • @lisamatthews2268
    @lisamatthews22685 ай бұрын

    I love to learn. Knew things. For planting I learn a lot every year. I like to say not a mistake. It's a learning experience. I plan on doing more flower this year.

  • @jessicawoodruff3078
    @jessicawoodruff30785 ай бұрын

    Becky, Something to consider is some of your flowers are considered "cool flowers" Lisa Mason Ziegler has a ton of info on them. Cool flowers can be planted out 6-8 weeks before your last frost meaning if the packet says start them 6-8 weeks before planting out then they should be started indoors 12-16 weeks before your last frost. The gardeners workshop (Lisa Mason Ziegler's) website has cool flowers grouped together for easy reference. I listened to her podcast today answering questions about cool flowers. It is a great resource. This will be your best garden yet! Good luck!

  • @crickettjd
    @crickettjd5 ай бұрын

    I bought Maximillion Sunflowers years ago and planted them at the corner of my huge porch, they were there for many years, but slowly died out!!! It's time I started some again!!! You are going to love them ansd want them everywhere!!! Love you and your channel!!! Thanks for reminding me how much I've missed them!!!

  • @dianegriffen2756
    @dianegriffen27565 ай бұрын

    Hi from UK. Sweet peas are a beautifully fragrant flower - my favourite. You'll need a trellis. We have them in bouquets here in England.

  • @pearlh3248
    @pearlh32485 ай бұрын

    I just get a gallon freezer bag and put the entire packages of all the seeds I am going to plant in the refrigerator. When it's time to plant, I take out the seeds I need and put the rest of the package back in storage for next year. It doesn't hurt the remaining seeds to be in the frig. It saves time from having to put seeds in paper towels and labeling them.

  • @magdalenadelong1753
    @magdalenadelong17535 ай бұрын

    Have you tried freeze drying green beans? We’ve been really enjoying those throughout the winter. I found that doing a French cut with my food processor was quick and easy and rehydrates the best!

  • @stevethornber677
    @stevethornber6775 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky, I am happy that everything is coming together for you. Your grow room looks great. and I hope all your seeds grow strong and healthy. But mostly I am just feeling happy for you. Have a nice dinner tonight with your husband and HAPPY PLANTING!!! Kind Regards, Debbie T. ❤❤❤❤

  • @brendastephens5893
    @brendastephens58935 ай бұрын

    Becky consider planting your lemongrass in one specific area because it can overtake an area. I wish I would have planted ours in some pot other than one of my beds.

  • @Andrea-si2vs

    @Andrea-si2vs

    5 ай бұрын

    In our area, lemongrass is not perennial, so if planted in a bed, it should die in the winter and need to be started from seed again the next year. That said, she can overwinter them year to year if left in a container and provided some protection over the winter.

  • @deloresrabalais1809
    @deloresrabalais18095 ай бұрын

    We live in central Louisiana. We keep our seeds in the freezer year round and we are fairly successful with our spring and fall gardens. Drought is our worst enemy.

  • @cynthiafisher9907

    @cynthiafisher9907

    5 ай бұрын

    I live in An arid climate, so we always have to irrigate in order to grow anything. I wonder if you might think about having an irrigation well drilled so you don’t have to worry so much about a drought?

  • @susieq2544
    @susieq25445 ай бұрын

    Remember, have a special place to put your pansies as they do not like hot, hot weather or direct sunlight. When they get leggy, chop them back and they will come back again beautifully. It’s great that you are able to move them around your deck to protect them.

  • @hexenmoon2737
    @hexenmoon27375 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the heads-up on the grow stalks ! I had my deck garden all layed out, but a quick mental switcheroo meant more planting !!

  • @floorvaes
    @floorvaes5 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky, I LOVE your videos. You inspire me so much thank you for everything! Greetings from Belgium.

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @debbiechase7288
    @debbiechase72885 ай бұрын

    Be sure to give tarragon lots of space. It gets as big as a tomato plant! 😊

  • @debbiealtman5373
    @debbiealtman53735 ай бұрын

    Becky, it’s a great thing, knowing how to cook from scratch in case you absolutely have to cook from scratch, or you want to. There’s also nothing wrong with buying Store bought items once in a great while.

  • @Cherokee1017
    @Cherokee10175 ай бұрын

    I love all the things I’ve learned watching you! Cold seed stratification, who knew??? Thanks so much for the info!!!! Have a lovely week!

  • @melaniedennis9540
    @melaniedennis95405 ай бұрын

    Don't forget that you mentioned something last year about using your fence to grow stuff ❤

  • @cynthiafisher9907

    @cynthiafisher9907

    5 ай бұрын

    Deer

  • @everydayadam1
    @everydayadam15 ай бұрын

    I grew peanuts for the first time in 2023. Just so you are aware, it takes A LOT of peanuts to make peanut butter! Also, peanuts need lots of soil space to spread the “vines” that grow and produce the peanuts. Happy peanut growing!😊💚 🥜

  • @emilygardner
    @emilygardner5 ай бұрын

    An HOUR about seeds and garden planning. This was such a fun video!!!

  • @user-vd2xe5kn9c
    @user-vd2xe5kn9c5 ай бұрын

    Blessings to you and your family Becky. This year looks like it's going to be a blessings for you, and I'm going to be here enjoying every moment of it❤👍

  • @janetcastro371
    @janetcastro3715 ай бұрын

    🎉❤ Hi Becky and family! 🙏🇺🇸

  • @hmelens
    @hmelens5 ай бұрын

    Fyi Becky. I attempted to use your code & Kristen from MIgardener said it is no longer active. No worries just wanted to let you know. Love your channel... Always always positive in a world that feels crazy sometimes... It's so wonderful to have a safe space to learn and be entertained... Love to see food and batter flying out the pans and bowls lol. ❤😂

  • @Remi116
    @Remi1165 ай бұрын

    Excited for new year

  • @mariareyna1511
    @mariareyna15115 ай бұрын

    Thank you for getting me excited about planting and seating I’m all into all that❤

  • @christinem.alwaysbelieve
    @christinem.alwaysbelieve5 ай бұрын

    Excited for the new planting season 🌱 I am over winter and ready for fresh veggies and flowers. 🍅🌸😊

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Same!

  • @christinem.alwaysbelieve

    @christinem.alwaysbelieve

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@AcreHomestead😊👍🏻

  • @user-mt1rx3sd7n
    @user-mt1rx3sd7n5 ай бұрын

    Thanks ❤

  • @karenturner7983
    @karenturner79835 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-sm7iv5wl4l
    @user-sm7iv5wl4l5 ай бұрын

    Hello Becky, from Gig Harbor, WA😃

  • @bulabula5161
    @bulabula51615 ай бұрын

    Becky, you have inspired me. I bought last year 2 green stocks, loaded up on seeds and have my gardening starter supplies coming. Thank you, your enthusiasm is contagious! Take care!

  • @judystahlman1620
    @judystahlman16205 ай бұрын

    This was fun thanks

  • @user-gd1ql3ct6v
    @user-gd1ql3ct6v5 ай бұрын

    Awesome seed haul

  • @crtnyp
    @crtnyp5 ай бұрын

    Been waiting on the garden season!!!!!

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Same!!

  • @wandawhitney9671
    @wandawhitney96715 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky I truly enjoy your videos on growing in your garden. Can't wait to see what Vegas and flowers grow this year. Love also watching you seed your pots. Love when you cook what you grow. So Amazing! I'm So excited for 2024 Garden. Love Wanda

  • @jaydee5022
    @jaydee50225 ай бұрын

    Don't forget the echinacea/ rudbekia seeds you bought at the grocery store. I hope your garden grows well this year. We still have my grandfather's garden journals and his observations and notes on the weather and which plants he put where, whether swopping things around made a difference etc. He also interspersed notes about the children's games and what they were growing which makes them fun. My mother (now 93) still keeps the salad drawer of the fridge full of seed packets - but she has a british fridge so space is premium.

  • @MsFresh619
    @MsFresh6195 ай бұрын

    Becky a little tip for growing scotch bonnets start them early they take a longer to ripen and grow great in containers. These are the most used peppers in my cooking.

  • @wondersofcrim
    @wondersofcrim5 ай бұрын

    Hi Becky! Happy Sunday to you and yours. ❤

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @krisirolfe4332
    @krisirolfe43325 ай бұрын

    Get yourself a utility sink in the grow room!!! For your growing planting sked- get a year at a glance calendar- at the beginning it is easier than the excel sheet!! Post the calendar on the wall and there you go!!

  • @No1Greyhound

    @No1Greyhound

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @HealedandThriving
    @HealedandThriving5 ай бұрын

    So so so exciting!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @ruthiefranciskirk1449
    @ruthiefranciskirk14495 ай бұрын

    Ty for all the knowledge

  • @dshann3003
    @dshann30035 ай бұрын

    I am in MI and I order from MI Gardner too

  • @deeoxana
    @deeoxana5 ай бұрын

    I admire you 😊

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so sweet!

  • @deeoxana

    @deeoxana

    5 ай бұрын

    @@AcreHomestead i am watching you from Romania, Europa, and i love gardening you inspire me so much

  • @maureenbrophy7852
    @maureenbrophy78525 ай бұрын

    All best with your 2024 garden💐

  • @luisafast4800
    @luisafast48005 ай бұрын

    Craspedia dries beautifully 😍

  • @lindabutterfield8806
    @lindabutterfield88065 ай бұрын

    Love your selection for the next garden!!! But I have to ask have you ever considered growing a Honeysuckle plant? The benefits are attracting honey bees and hummingbirds along with its heavenly light scent. Just a thought😁

  • @ivygriffiths741

    @ivygriffiths741

    5 ай бұрын

    That might be a good one to grow on the deer fence🤔🤗

  • @thewolfethatcould8878
    @thewolfethatcould88785 ай бұрын

    You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all that you do! Have a wonderful upcoming week. 🌱🌻

  • @AcreHomestead

    @AcreHomestead

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @dianedohman1807
    @dianedohman18075 ай бұрын

    Agree love both .

  • @jaydubw6033
    @jaydubw60335 ай бұрын

    I ordered 2. I’m so excited.